May 01, 1986 this study guide is based on a sermon series by chuck swindoll. Buy a cheap copy of daniel swindoll bible study guides book by charles r. Quotation given in full when space permits corresponding quotations from daniel. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Daniel and his godfearing friends were forced to live in babylon, far from home and far from the land their lord had promised them. Start with the best and brightest leaders, then capture them through the temptation of privilege and power standing in the kings palace. Finding all the resources parents need may require a child psychology manual, a book on basic theology, and one on emergency first aid. The book of daniel 1971 is a semihistorical novel by e.
While still a young man, daniel travelled to babylon with a group of young israelite nobles, men of promise whom the conquering power felt could be of use in service daniel 1. A resource and forum to discuss the old testament apocalyptic book of daniel the prophet. From his story, youll learn how to stand firm in your faith, to pray with more passion, to speak the truth, and to trust in gods magnificent sovereignty. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Nebuchadnezzars strategy for assimilating gods people into babylonian culture. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Dating the book of obadiah accurately is nearly impossible due to the scant historical information contained in the book. The book of revelation explains the book of daniel.
Named after its writer, daniel s book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish exile from israel. Book of daniel teaching part 1 click below for part 2. The account is beginning to inform us that daniel was taken captive at this time, that is, at the first appearance of the king of babylon at jerusalem. Purchased mp3 series can be downloaded as a single. Media resources from charles swindoll s bibleteaching ministry, insight for living, including books, articles, sermons, videos, podcasts, blogs, cds, and more. It offers some interesting insights on the book of daniel. The book of daniel provides a hopeful picture of how gods people can survive and even thrive in a hostile environment by remaining faithful to god. At the second entry, other israelites were taken captive, and at the third entry, some more were taken. Daniel 3 niv bible king nebuchadnezzar made an image of. The book of daniel starts by informing us where daniel was when he began his career. While several options have been proposed by scholars, the best argument places obadiah in the 840s bc, making him the earliest writing prophet, a few years prior to joel, and a contemporary of elisha.
Conclusion to daniel bible commentary theology of work. King nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of dura in the province of babylon. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. Gods pattern for the future bible study guide by charles r.
Daniel god my judge, which accords with the character and contents of the book. A study of the book of daniel outline a study of the book of daniel dr. The book of daniel sermon by ciprian luca, daniel 1. Easter is a grand celebration of our liberation from sin and death. The book of daniel chapter 11 a vile person, the antichrist. These products in our store will help you prepare your heart and mind to focus on this season of victory over the grave. You will hear of those who experienced gods anointing and also those who felt his displeasure but most of all you will find stories of his infinite patience with those he created. He has shown king nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Charles swindoll, in his trademark warm and insightful style, illuminates the lives of such characters as.
Daniel swindoll bible study guides book by charles r. The man and his message stand out as significant statements, offering hope for today and insight into the future. Daniel thewas prophet to the gentiles for the gentiles. Few theological doctrines have caused more of a stir than the doctrine of divine sovereignty.
One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Twice, in two different visions in the book of daniel the question is asked, how long daniel 12. Bible study guide unknown binding 1976 by charles r swindoll author. Doctorow tells the story of paul and rochelle isaacson corollaries to the rosenbergs through the persons of their older son, daniel, and his sister, susan, who are college students deeply involved in 1960s politics. Daniel gods man for the moment volume 1 1 charles swindoll on. Later in the book, daniel prophesied of terrible trials still to come in the promised land daniel 11. There is historical content and insight that helps me understand the prophetic visions. Jan 02, 2020 daniel is also well known for the prophetic dreams and visions god gave him, recorded in the book of daniel. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. In the midst of corrupt surroundings and persecution, this intriguing prophet of the last days modeled a life marked with integrity. Daniel chapter 2 daniel interprets king nebuchadnezzars dream of the statue daniel 2. But knowledge of the future can be a very dangerous thing.
Doctorow, loosely based on the lives, trial and execution of julius and ethel rosenberg. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. Jun 19, 2010 notice the two plans and strategies at work as the book of daniel begins 1. The length of the chapter necessitates our considerations of the interpretation alone, but your daily assignments this week take you through the entire chapter, segment by segment. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. It does not say these years were concluded before the events of ch. When you examine the life of daniel, you consistently encounter amazing and irrefut. I used this book to study the book of daniel along with a beth moore study. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation.
Ezekielwas the prophet to the jews for the jews in captivity. The hero of the book of daniel in the ketuvim section of the bible is one of the jews exiled in babylonia, a soothsayer at the babylonian court under nebuchadnezzar who died in 562 b. Also, the daily, is spoken of as being taken away and the abomination that brings desolation being set up in its place. When you examine the life of daniel, you consistently encounter amazing and irrefutable qualities of god. Taken into slavery after the fall of jerusalem in 605 b. Daniel, volume 1 and 2 set chuck swindoll insight for living. Daniel s aramaic is closer to eastern aramaic rather than western aramaic much like that which is found in the elephantine papyri fifthcentury b.
Doctorows 1971 novel the book of daniel is both a fictionalization of the then controversial execution of julius and ethel rosenberg as atom bomb spies for the soviet union in the cold war and anticommunist hysteria in the usa of the early 1950s and the mccarthy era, as well as an intriguing piece of fiction in its own right, a novel about a young man and his struggle to come to. Gods man for the moment, chuck swindoll will guide you. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with this that we have missed its main message. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Whatever the trial was, though, it was always the result of sin. Daniel translated by ferial moawad the book for every believer the book of daniel has a special significance in the life of believers, for it is not a record of daniels life nor to an era of the history of the israelites during the babylon captivity, but rather it is a divine book, which the holy spirit offers us to instill hope in the hurt. This twovolume set of chuck swindolls study in the book of daniel will inspire you to live wholeheartedly for god and to wait with anticipation as his prophetic. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Cain, esau, daniel, elisha, jonah, saul, abigail, and jabez. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Daniels prophecies cover a broad range of human history, as he predicted the rise and fall of the greek and roman empires and the rise of a powerful king who will do as he pleases. In this video i show you how to use the insight for living bible companion for the book of daniel produced by chuck swindoll.
The second chapter of daniel involves nebuchadnezzars disturbing dream. They make their own choices, but chuck swindoll offers three ways to help them keep their faith. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Gods plan for the future, outlined in the book of daniel and related scripture. He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all t. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l.